brass fitting

collocation in English

meaningsofbrassandfitting

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brass
noun
uk
/brɑːs/us
/bræs/
a bright yellow metal made from copper ...
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fitting
adjective
uk
/ˈfɪt.ɪŋ/us
/ˈfɪt̬.ɪŋ/
suitable or right for a particular situation ...
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(Definition ofbrassandfittingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A stiffened peak cap was worn, made of the same material, with a leather strap,brassfittingand secured with two small brass buttons.
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Usually a small concrete pad with a 3 to 4-inchbrassfittingembedded into the concrete.
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One does not associate brass fittings with lead.
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We are not unduly worried about the problem of brass fittings, certainly not in the vast majority of situations.
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The interior and exterior are of carved oak brass fittings and grilles.
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The antique form is usually made of fine woods and brass fittings.
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Many of the details, such as brass fittings, several of the statues and the original chandeliers, had been sold off.
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Excavations there uncovered nearly 400 bones and bone fragments, as well as physical artefacts ranging from pieces of clay pipes to buttons and brass fittings.
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The 45in mm fuel hose was made of reinforced rubber tubing, with brass fittings on both ends.
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Constructed of flexible leather and coupled every 50 feet (15 m) with brass fittings.
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Brass fittings are often used for valves or as a connection fitting between copper and other metals.
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In 1968 squatters occupied it and valuable brass fittings and roof lead were stolen.
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